Rakuchu #21

Communicative Functions :  When taking leave.

Activities  :   Writing a letter.

1."Good-bye!  Today is the final lesson of the grade."  The students will be surprised to hear you say good-bye. 

2."When did we start learning English?" Write the starting date of our  learning English on the board.  It was September 11th (1st grade) or 13th (2nd grade). 

3."What the month of the year today?"  Write the date on the board.  Draw a long arrow from 9 (September) to 3 (March).  Add the numbers (10, 11, 12, 1, 2) above the arrow.

4."Today, I have to say good-bye to you." If the students don't understand what you say, put the cards of a running race.

5."I was happy to start teaching you English." Put the picture card of a happy man under the starting day.  Show the students the video of our first lesson.

6."I'm sad today."  Put the picture card of a sad man under March.

7."What do you feel today?"  Show the students some picture cards for feeling : happy, sad, and angry.

8."Who is happy today?"  Maybe some students prefer playing in the playground to learning English in the room.

9."Who is sad today?"   Many students will be sad to say goodo-bye because they love you.

10."I will return in May." Perhaps the English class will start again in May.  Write the numbers 4 (Apr.) and 5 (May).  Put ~ ( no class) on 4.  Put ü (start again) on 5.

11."Will you write a letter to me?"  Pass the students letter sheet.  Let the students write to you in hiragana.

12."Thank you.  See you again in May."  Pick each group to the front.  Shake hands as our first day.  Thank you very much.